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Model material properties, where ρ is mass density, c is specific heat, k is thermal conductivity, and σ is electrical conductivity. All values represent properties at 37°C.
| Element | Material | ρ (kg/m3) | c (J/(kg·K)) | k (W/(m·K)) | σ (S/m) | Latent heat of vaporisation (J/kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrode | Stainless steel | 21500 | 132 | 71 | 4 × 107 | NA |
| Shaft | Polyurethane | 70 | 1045 | 0.03 | 1 × 10−5 | NA |
| Tissue | Liver | 1060 | 3500 | 0.51 | 0.36 | 2.25 × 106 |
